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Northeast Tucson · 54 homes · Built 2016 · 85715 · HOA $43/mo
Elementary PlaceHomes for Sale — Tucson, AZ
Fifty-four modern Pepper Viner homes with a 158-acre park for a backyard — a rare newer-build pocket in the middle of East Tucson.
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
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12-month sold data · Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 · updated annually
Overview
Modern infill living, steps from Udall Park
Elementary Place sits near the intersection of E Pima Street and N Sabino Canyon Road — an established East Tucson corridor with a modern, 54-home enclave dropped into the middle of it. The trade is straightforward: you get 2016-era construction and open-concept floor plans in a part of town where most of the housing stock is decades older.
Outdoors: direct access to the 158-acre Morris K. Udall Park — recreation center, dog park, splash pad, sports fields — plus a short bike ride to The Loop, Tucson’s 131-mile paved trail system.
Shopping & dining: minutes from the retail hubs along Tanque Verde Road.
Work & medical: an easy commute to the Wilmot and Craycroft medical corridors, and roughly 15 minutes to the University of Arizona.
Udall Park proximity
A rare infill location that puts you within steps of 150+ acres of public parkland, a rec center, dog park and splash pad.
Versatile footprints
Homes run 1,450 to 2,200+ sq ft across one- and two-story plans — 3–4 bedrooms, 2-car garages.
Low monthly dues
The HOA maintains common areas and architectural standards for a modest $43/month.
Contemporary design
Built by Pepper Viner — cohesive modern architecture and open-concept plans, not 1970s maintenance.
Location
Neighborhood map
Getting there
How to find Elementary Place
On the east / northeast side of Tucson, Elementary Place is tucked north of E Pima Street and just west of N Sabino Canyon Road.
- Major access: from the intersection of Tanque Verde Road and Sabino Canyon Road, head north on Sabino Canyon, then turn west on E Pima Street.
- Neighborhood entry: turn north onto N Emerald Lake Court or N Split Rock Place to enter the heart of the community.
Tucson pro tip: this enclave is about a 15-minute drive from the University of Arizona and minutes from the medical hubs at Wilmot and Craycroft — which is exactly why it keeps drawing professionals.
Market data
The Elementary Place market right now
This is a thin, high-demand pocket — only 54 homes, and just two closed in the past 12 months. Both sold between $435,000 and $450,000, with a median of $442,500 at roughly $253 per square foot and a 97.92% sold-to-list ratio. Days on market ran long at the median (about 94) — not weak demand so much as a tiny, high-priced niche where the right buyer takes time to surface. Every sale was a 3-bedroom, from 1,457 to 2,178 sq ft.
With only two trades in a year, treat these figures as directional — a single sale moves the median. Buyers are paying for the 2016-era Pepper Viner construction, which feels like-new next to the surrounding Northeast Tucson housing stock. For sellers, the adjacency to Udall Park and The Loop is your number-one marketing tool.
MEDIAN SOLD PRICE
SOLD-TO-LIST RATIO
CLOSED SALES
12-month sold data · Aug 2025 – Aug 2026
| Elementary Place | Bd | Ba | Sq Ft | List price | Sold price | Sold $/SqFt | Sold-to-list | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 3 | 2.5 | 1,818 | $452,000 | $442,500 | $252 | 97.92% | 94 |
| Median | 3 | 2.5 | 1,818 | $452,000 | $442,500 | $253 | 97.92% | 95 |
| Low | 3 | 2 | 1,457 | $440,000 | $435,000 | $206 | 96.98% | 23 |
| High | 3 | 3 | 2,178 | $464,000 | $450,000 | $298 | 98.86% | 166 |
2 closed sales · $885,000 total sold volume · Source: MLS of Southern Arizona. Figures reflect an Aug 2025 – Aug 2026 snapshot of MLS records. With only two closings, treat these as directional — for a real valuation on a specific home, contact Blaine Bond.
Schools
Served by Tucson Unified School District (TUSD)
Attendance boundaries change. Confirm the zone for a specific address on the Tucson school district map, or ask Blaine.
Signature amenity
Your backyard is a 158-acre park
The standout feature of living here is the neighborly connection to Morris K. Udall Park. A morning walk at the dog park, an afternoon at the splash pad, a workout at the recreation center — your “backyard” extends into one of Tucson’s premier metropolitan parks, with sports fields, a rec center, and 158 acres of it.
Residents are also a short bike ride from The Loop, Tucson’s 131-mile paved trail system, which means endless miles of cycling and walking without ever loading a bike onto a car. It’s a combination that balances active recreation against the comfort of a contemporary desert home — and it’s the reason a 54-home enclave punches above its weight.
FAQ
Elementary Place questions, answered
Is there an HOA in Elementary Place?
Yes. The neighborhood is run by the Elementary Place Homeowners Association, with dues of approximately $43 per month covering common-area maintenance and the architectural review process. The association is managed by Cadden Community Management.
What is the HOA monthly fee?
As of early 2026, $43 per month. It covers common-area maintenance and the community’s architectural oversight. Dues change with annual budget approvals, so contact Blaine Bond to verify the current assessment on a specific property before you write an offer.
Are there architectural restrictions?
Yes. To hold the community’s modern look, any exterior change — including landscaping, solar, or paint — must be approved through the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Worth knowing before you plan a solar install or a front-yard redesign; build the approval timeline into your schedule.
Who built the homes in Elementary Place?
Pepper Viner — a well-known local builder recognized for energy-efficient infill projects around Tucson. The homes date to roughly 2016.
Is the community gated?
No. Elementary Place is an open-access community — no gate. That’s largely the point: it keeps entry and exit to Udall Park and the surrounding retail easy and immediate.
What is the zip code for Elementary Place?
HOA & documents
Governed by the Elementary Place HOA
Dues are approximately $43 per month — among the lowest you’ll find — covering common-area maintenance and the community’s architectural oversight. The association is managed by Cadden Community Management.
Any exterior change (landscaping, solar, paint) must be approved through the Architectural Review Committee (ARC), which is how the community holds its modern, cohesive look. Dues move with annual budget approvals, so verify the current assessment for a specific property before you write an offer — Blaine can pull it.
- The resale disclosure package — which the seller is required to provide, and which you should read before your inspection period closes.
- Cadden Community Management, the association's manager, on request.
Keep exploring
Nearby communities
Riverbend
Townhomes on the same Sabino Canyon corridor — lower entry price if you'll trade the detached home for less upkeep.
Indian Ridge Estates
Bigger lots and midcentury character nearby — the opposite trade from Elementary Place's newer build.
Colonia Verde
Low-maintenance townhomes with a community pool — a lock-and-leave option in the same part of town.
Fairfield
Another East Tucson townhome pocket — worth comparing if the $43 HOA and detached home aren't the deciding factors.
Dorado Country Club Estates
Golf-course living a few minutes away — established, greener, and a different lifestyle entirely.
Moving in
Set up utilities
Cox should be your provider — some addresses here have more than one option, so confirm the provider for a specific address. Call everyone about a week before closing.
Blaine Bond · REALTOR® · Tierra Antigua Realty
Thinking about Elementary Place?
Two homes sold here in the last twelve months. If you want one, the honest advice is to get set up for alerts now and be ready to move when a listing hits — and to know your number before you see it, because in a 54-home subdivision there’s no second option down the street. Straight answers, video walkthroughs for out-of-town buyers, no hard sell.
Live listings
Current Elementary Place homes for sale
Live MLS listings, updated in real time. Save favorites, set instant alerts, and track price drops with the same MLS system Arizona REALTORS® use — no ads, no popups. In a 54-home subdivision, the alert is the whole strategy.
Listing data comes in part from the Internet Data Exchange (IDX) program of the MLS of Southern Arizona. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed accurate.